Former Binghamton Masonic Temple facing troubled times

7:17 PM,
May 15, 2013

Shaquell Heyliger walks his dog up Main Street in Binghamton passing the former Masonic Temple.

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After the last in a series of attempts to transform the former Binghamton Masonic Temple into apartments fell apart more than a decade ago, there have been few signs the massive, stone structure looming over Main Street would once again open its doors.

The six-story building on the corner of Murray Street has been left to deteriorate. Some windows beside the six classic columns guarding the main entrance are boarded up, while others have been smashed. Weeds have reclaimed portions of the stone steps and green vines are climbing up sections of the cream-colored walls.